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The Cortland Community Foundation’s recent National Philanthropy Day drive helped greater Cortland area nonprofits raise $457,000 – a record, said foundation President Tom Gallagher. …

Homer fire department rating may cut home insurance rates

The insurance rating for Homer is just a number – 3. That number could save Homer residents some money on their home insurance. And maybe their homes. The Insurance Services Office has …

Homer town OKs funds for road repair equipment

The town of Homer approved Wednesday sharing the cost of a heated storage unit for asphalt with two village of Homer departments. Members of the Homer Town Board voted unanimously to approve …

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Homer sets public hearing for stop sign at Hooker and Sunset

The village of Homer Board of Trustees decided Tuesday to move forward with putting in a three way stop sign at Hooker Avenue and Sunset Drive. Next up: the public hearing. “I think …

Cortland, C’ville receive $177,000 for mobile stage

The state recently notified the Cortland Youth Bureau it is set to get a $177,000 grant for a new mobile stage, and as it awaits the deposit, the bureau pursues two other grants worth close to …

The goal was 250 jars of peanut butter and jelly. The Kiwanis Club of Cortland would have loved getting 1,100, their record. They collected 1,325. Cortland’s Kiwanis Club holds its …

Wanted: Broadband director

DRYDEN — Dryden Town Board members voted Thursday to pursue hiring a director for the town’s “Dryden Fiber” project, which is making high-speed Internet coverage available to …

Clinic developers meeting with Euclid neighbors

The city of Cortland has little choice in an incoming methadone clinic on Euclid Avenue, but city Aldersperson Wayne Schutt said when its lease is up, he’s going to push them hard to relocate. …

As the number of cats needing shelter increases, shelters must get creative. At the Central New York Spay and Neuter Assistance Program, you can have a cat poop on a piece of paper with your …

C’ville supervisor proposes town manager position

Cortlandville Town Supervisor Tom Williams proposed a new town manager position to oversee the day-to-day of the town and its growing needs. Williams gave as a base salary figure $50,000, with …

City puts another $240,000 to Main Street work

The city of Cortland will spend an extra $240,000 to complete the $12.5 million Main Street reconstruction project for extra work for its engineering consultant through Labor Day, the project’s …

Cortland to reduce speed limit on Miller Street to 25 mph

The Cortland Common Council voted Tuesday to reduce the speed limit on Miller Street to 25 mph from 30 mph, preparing for increased traffic from a methadone clinic to be created on nearby Euclid …

Southworth Library to host Lunar New Year celebration

 

Calls to police from library jump since 2022

Cortland may station a police officer at the Cortland Free Library, the mayor said, citing a jump in calls between 2022 and 2023. Police responded to the library 134 times in 2023, Chief Paul …

Expect work to start next year for Homer linear park

A priority project for the village of Homer – a linear park, just north of the CNY Living History Center – is still being designed, and likely won’t be ready for use this year, said …

City to take control of five abandoned homes this month

The city plans to take control of five zombie properties this month and Mayor Scott Steve said he wants 15 on the way to compliance with city code within the year. The effort to rehabilitate the …

The complaint: Naps and bags

You can sleep at the Cortland Free Library, but keep your feet off the furniture and be ready for a staff member to wake you up to see if you're OK.

Neighbor: Pinecrest Drive property violates zoning

Jim Place of Pinecrest Drive in Cortland said he’ll meet with city assessment officials to lower his assessment — and his neighbors’ — because the city isn’t enforcing …

Former Homer Fire Chief Mahlon Irish, Jr. retired Wednesday after 40 years as a state fire instructor, and was honored by local and state emergency management leaders.

C’ville awaits word on $6.7 million grant for Gutchess

 

Marathon ambulance service outgrows its digs

 

Homer preps for 2024 projects

Village of Homer officials’ to-do list for 2024 includes regulating digital signs, completing parks and preparing for the Downtown Revitalization Initiative projects. Deputy Mayor Pat …

Lodging tax, Main Street, housing on city’s 2024 agenda

Cortland Mayor Scott Steve wants to continue development and renew a tax on motel and hotel stays in 2024 Alderperson Katie Silliman wants to make more housing available; Alderperson Seth …

Lawmakers: Broadband fund helps rural access to internet

Greater Cortland area lawmakers from both political parties reacted enthusiastically this week to news that $228 million would be available to New York communities looking to make high-speed internet …

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